Austurbyggð 3, in Laugarás, is a perfect base for your Icelandic holiday. A memorable day to the Lagoon, Jökulsárlón, along with icebergs, followed by a snow scooter trip on top of the amazing Vatnajökull glacier, a visit to the amazing, natural and powerful hot spring Geysir, amazing waterfall like Seljalandsfoss, active volcanos like Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull, crater like Kerið, Historical Viking place like Skálholt or take a walk into the glacier Langjökull. Stroll through the near by cozy town of Selfoss and drop by the cafe’s, museums, shops and restaurants. Take a drive to the Reykjavík Capital with all its glory, nightlife and culture, a day trip on the Snæfellsnes National Park and see the exploding hot spring Deildartunguhver with all its natural power, drop by Thingvellir national park with all its nature phenomenon and view, in close up, the beautiful Gullfoss waterfall. In the evenings you will always come back home to this modern architecturally designed house in Laugarás and probably the first thing you will do is, relax in the hot tub with a glass of red wine and enjoy the Northern Lights in the peace and quietness after a memorable day.

The house has a large kitchen-living room with a large worktop in the kitchen. It is very spacious and ideal for family and friends preparing a good meal together. In the kitchen there is high quality white ware and equipment for cooking and baking. The living room has large windows and amazing views. Even if you are inside it feels like you are out in the nature. In the living room you will find books and magazines to read, films to watch on the Flat screen TV. The bedrooms are cozy and comfortable with high quality beds and beautiful view. The bathrooms are spacious with a long wooden bathroom table, both with large shower room.

The design of the house is outstanding and well thought out. It has large windows to the ground, Open space, Hardwood floor, Natural stone tiles, Designed lighting and with one of the most advanced and greenest floor heating systems installed in houses today. The heating system is perfect and we can guaranty you a warm and cozy house during wintertime. The house is designed by one of our best architects, Sigurður Ólafur Sigurðsson who designed many of our spectacular modern houses in Iceland.

On the large patio surrounding the house there is a nice Hot Tub that fits up to 8 people, Barbecue grill and comfortable Outdoor seating. Perfect for making a good meal and relax in the peaceful environment. Beside the house there is a grass lawn, ideal for kids to play.

We have been connected to Laugarás from childhood and would like to share good advice and information about the house or the area so don´t hesitate to send us an e-mail request about anything you would like to know and we will do our best to help you.

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Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 4

Sleeps: 10

Property Manager

Heidrun

Member Since 2013

Languages:

english, swedish, norwegian, Icelandic

About Heidrun

About Robert and Heidrun
I am a teacher and I have a BA degree in Icelandic literature. My husband Robert works as a Pilot in Europe and has a BS degree in business administration. We have three Amazing boys.
This house is what we have been searching for the purpose of total relaxation and the house has everything a home needs. Now it is our summerhouse and we love staying there, both in the summer and winter time. We offer others to stay in our house and enjoy all it has to offer.

Heidrun purchased this Cottage in 2015

Why Heidrun chose Laugaras

We wanted to have the perfect holiday home where we could relax and recharge the batteries and we think that´s precisely what we succeeded. Also the short distance to the town Selfoss, where you can find all necessities, and to the Capital Reykjavík, is a very big advantage for us.

What makes this Cottage unique

Peacefulness - You can sit outside or walk around the house on the large patio, and the roof balcony, and enjoy the nature and the amazing mountain view in the peaceful surroundings.
High Standard and modern – All the equipment in the house is high standard and you should find everything you need and more. The open space and the large windows give you the feeling that you are out in the nature even when you are inside.
Location - The location of the house is ideal for exploring the South and the West of Iceland. There are short driving distances to many beautiful places in the nature such as waterfalls and craters. Museums and historical places are also nearby. There is only a 20 minutes drive to the nearest town, Selfoss, where you can find for example a swimming pool, golf courses, shops, bakery, restaurants, library and health care.

Amenities

Featured

Internet

Air Conditioning

Hot Tub

TV

Satellite or Cable

Washer & Dryer

Children Welcome

Parking

Accessible

Heater

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

House Rules

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

63 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

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University group

5/5

Stayed May 2019

Albert S.

The house was well appointed and very comfortable for our group of 7 and served well as a base of operations. It is the second time I have brought a university class to stay here. We highly recommend it!

Published May 12, 2019

Amazing experience!

5/5

Stayed Apr 2019

Ian W.

From the moment we arrived we fell in love with this house. Heidrun's attention to detail before our trip was perfect with all the information we needed. As we entered the lounge the view takes your breath away, in fact the views are stunning from every window, particularly the upstairs bedroom. The house was immaculately presented and had everything we needed, fully equipped for our family stay. Everything from lovely bedding, towels, toiletries, even toilet rolls. We didn't have the best of weather but still managed the hot tub a couple of times to enjoy the night time views, sadly not the Northern lights but that was the only thing that we didn't see.The location is perfect to explore the Golden Circle and we did see so much in our for night stay. We wouldn't hesitate in choosing this beautiful house again. Thank you Heidrun for making this a holiday we will never forget.

Published May 7, 2019

Beautiful home and setting

5/5

Stayed Apr 2019

Jamie D.

This house is beautiful and a wonderful home vase for going on an Iceland vacation. Thank you so much for your hospitality.

Published Apr 22, 2019

Pleasant place, away from it all with great views

5/5

Stayed Apr 2019

Derek N.

Lovely place to stay. Nice floor plan with amazing views of the valley. Great location, central to everything the area has to offer. Plenty of space for your luggage / gear. Nice size kitchen and grill. Make sure to buy your groceries in Reykjavik, limited options in the nearby area. Limited restaurants in the immediate area.

Published May 6, 2019

Beautiful spot. Beautiful home.

5/5

Stayed Mar 2019

Janet S.

Four of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful spacious home. The home had everything single thing we needed. The huge windows throughout allowed sunlight to stream in. We really liked sitting at the long table in the kitchen. The landlord was very responsive before and after booking.

Published Mar 22, 2019

Peaceful, Comfortable, Beautiful

5/5

Stayed Feb 2019

Dawnan H.USA

We stayed four nights in this gorgeous house last week. Heidi was great to work with, and always answered questions in a timely manner. She was kind enough to allow us to get to the house a little early, but we got sidetracked grocery shopping, and arrived on time after all.

For me, there are three factors that matter most with a home rental: cleanliness, comfortable beds, and a well-stocked kitchen. This house checks all of those boxes. The stunning views, the hot tub, the comfortable and beautiful living spaces were all icing on the cake.

We were fortunate to have good weather all week. With a washer and dryer there, I truly could have packed even less than I did, making room for the Crowberry Liqueur and Brennivín, my new favorite drinks. Next time.

Published Mar 5, 2019

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Laugaras, Southern Region, Iceland

The house is located along the glacier river Hvítá.

It is one of the most popular rivers in Iceland for rafting, good salmon fishing can also be made there and it is home to Iceland's most famous waterfall, Gullfoss. There are walking paths from the house, where you can enjoy the peaceful nature and walk by the river and to the small town of Laugarás. From the living room window there is a view to the Volcano Hekla and other beautiful mountains.

The house is located in the middle of the Golden Circle area so it is a good base for visiting for example Þingvellir National Park, Kerið Crater, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Hot Spring, Skálholt cathedral, Þjórsárdalur valley, Laugarvatn Fontana and The Secret Lagoon.

The house is a about just over one hour drive East from the Reykjavík Capital and about 30 minutes from Selfoss. In Selfoss you can enjoy one of the nicest swimming pools in Iceland, play golf, visit the great Sagnheimar folk museum where you can learn about the Icelandic culture and saga and shop at the Bonus grocery store. Closer to the house are the small towns of Reykholt and Flúðir, with restaurants, swimming pools and grocery store.

In the north direction, about two hour driving, you will reach Snæfellsnes Peninsula. In the small towns on Snæfellsnes peninsula you can go sailing, Whale Watching and enjoy Bird Watching paradise.

Snæfellsjökull National Park is on Snæfellsnes peninsula. It was voted one of **Iceland Top Five** to visit. In the small town of Grundarfjörður you will see one of the most beautiful mountains in Iceland, called Kirkjufell.

The beautiful Borgarfjörður area is in the west. In Borgarfjörður you can find many interesting places to visit. The largest thermal spring in Iceland, Deildartunguhver, the historical place Reykholt, the waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss, and Húsafell from where you can go on a tour into the glacier Langjökull, one of Europe’s largest glacier.

Other possible day trips are for example to Vatnajökull National Park in the East (lagoon with icebergs), the black pebble beach in Vík, the Waterfall Seljalandsfoss and Westman Islands.

We are here to help you plan your vacation and get the most out of your stay in Iceland. Later on we will send you an information package with the House manual, detailed directions and a list of restaurants, cafes and attractions in the area. You are welcome to contact us at any time if you have any questions.